Cozy Clothes

As much as I was not a fan of the recent cold snap, I did love the excuse it gave me to break out all my warmest clothes. I love cozy sweaters, soft fuzzy pants, and fur-trimmed jackets. In fact, my short winter jacket just gave up the ghost, prompting me to get a wonderful new parka with a fur-lined hood that keeps me warm as toast even in the snowiest, windiest weather.

So today's blog is a collection of cozy warm wardrobe additions available right now at reasonable prices, in case you need to add a bit more cozy to your life. But be warned: many of them are on clearance so they won't last long!

I'm a sucker for striped sweaters, and I love this one from Macy's. With a tall turtleneck and ribbed texture, it's like begin wrapped in a blanket right up to your chin. And for only $16.23, you'll have money left to pay the heating bill.

Cardigans are great if you don't know whether your office (or house) will be warm or cold on any given day, plus they extend your wardrobe because you can throw one over a lighter-weight spring or summer top for a whole new (warm) look. This long cardigan has a pretty pattern along the front edge that adds a feminine touch without being too frilly. $17.33 at Macy's; available in chestnut heather and charcoal heather.

Cold shoulder sweaters are a great blend of trendy and cozy. This pretty acrylic version from Dress Barn features bell sleeves and a v-neck, and flares just slightly at the hip. Available in teal, gray, red, or magenta, in limited sizes, but for $9.99 each, you might be willing to be flexible.

If you want something a little more dressy than a sweater but still warm and cozy, velvet is the way to go. This beautiful textured velvet top features a wide scoop neck and bell sleeves, and comes in magenta and royal blue. $12.99 from Dress Barn.

Going more casual rather than less? Throw on this warm-as-toast Fila Sport Sherpa Fleece jacket from Kohl's. Cute enough to wear inside but warm enough to wear outside, plus it's made from moisture-wicking fabric to keep you super-comfortable when going from one extreme to the other. Available in purple, teal, gray, black, or white, $19.99 each.

Nothing says "cozy" quite like flannel jammies. These flannel PJs from Kohl's come in a whole series of festive plaids for $15.99. Available in a range of sizes from XS to XXL, including long lengths. You'll want to lounge in these all day long!

Did someone mention lounging? Lounge in style AND warmth with these beautiful soft velour pants by Gloria Vanderbilt. The drawstring waist means they're comfortable and cozy in any position, from curled up on the couch to sitting at your desk. Available in black, blue, and red for $14.99 at Costco.

While you're at Costco, you might also want to pick up one (or more) of these pretty cowl neck tunics.  Long enough to wear with leggings (which are NOT pants), they have side slits for ease of movement and the loose cowl is warm without being constricting. Available in dark blue, light blue, or purple, for $14.99 each.

Remember how mom always told you if you kept your feet warm, the rest of you would be warm? Try keeping your feet warm with these cozy slipper socks from JC Penney. At two pair for $5, you may want to grab enough for the whole week.

I bet Mom also told you that most of your heat escapes through your head. So keep you head warm, too, with this gorgeous faux-fur-trimmed hombre knit hat from JC Penney. Many similar styles and colors are available, including reversible styles. Buy now with discount code DEAL62 and it'll cost you a measly $12.80. You'll save so much you can afford to buy a pair of popover llama gloves to wear with them (only $7.99 with code)!! Don't worry, llama-less styles are also available. But why would you want llama-less gloves when you could have these???